# Bongcheon-ro eel restaurant in Seoul: salt-grilled eel set, 30,000 won - By Jiwon (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-tray/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwanak, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/index.md) ## In short Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store (장수촌풍천장어직판장) is a grilled eel restaurant in its own standalone building on Bongcheon-ro, near Bongcheon Station in Gwanak, Seoul. A 1kg order of salt-grilled eel brings arm-length freshwater eel that the owner grills for you at the table, plus the eel-and-loach soup (chueotang) that comes with the set; with one extra bowl of rice, two diners paid about 30,000 won per person. The salt-grilled eel had no muddy smell and was crisp outside and tender inside, making Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store a solid choice for both family outings and work dinners. ## Good to know - **Address**: Pungcheon Jangsuchon, 382 Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul - **What we ordered**: 1kg salt-grilled eel + extra bowl of rice - **What the set includes**: Eel-and-loach soup (chueotang) served with a 1kg order - **Cost**: About 30,000 won per person for two - **Seating**: Two floors, charcoal grill at every table - **Side dishes**: Self-serve side dish bar (first plate served to you) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* This trip's find is a restaurant near Bongcheon Station that's great for family meals or work dinners: Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store. It had been a while since I had grilled eel, and it was odor-free and springy — so, so good! Located at 382 Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, it's close to Bongcheon Station, making it pretty accessible for family gatherings or dining with a group. ![Standalone building exterior of Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store on Bongcheon-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-01-12zci-900.webp) Arrived at Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store, a go-to spot in Bongcheon. ![Arriving at the entrance of Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-02-1youw-900.webp) A sign said they only sell live eel prepped fresh that same day. Maybe that's why the eel was so fresh with zero fishy smell. ![당일 손질 장어 판매를 알리는 안내](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-03-1uozv-900.webp) ## Inside Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store: two floors and grill tables Walking into Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store, the overall vibe is comfortable and practical. The tables are dark-toned with visible wood grain, fitting the restaurant well, and each table has its own charcoal grill. Rather than fancy decor, it feels like a spacious, no-frills place built for groups to sit around and grill comfortably. The neatly arranged side dishes add to the tidy impression. ![Dark-toned wood table with a charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-04-nwshm-900.webp) ## What we ordered: 1kg salt-grilled eel with the chueotang set What we ordered that day was 1kg of salt-grilled eel. I've always felt eel is best eaten salt-grilled rather than with sauce, so you can really taste it as it is — and Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel, a favorite spot in Bongcheon, defaults to salt. That says they're confident in the eel's natural flavor! Order 1kg and you don't just get eel — an eel-loach soup (chueotang) comes as part of the set too, so with one added bowl of rice, the meal was hearty and complete. ![Table setting with 1kg salt-grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-05-q34cb-900.webp) A sign noting Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel as a customer-favorite brand. Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel really was delicious... ![Sign marking Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel as a customer-favorite brand](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-06-1pnru-900.webp) It's a standalone building with wide floor-to-ceiling windows, which made the space feel bigger and airier — I really liked that. ![Interior of the restaurant with wide floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-07-1hr6r-900.webp) A view opening up on all sides. ![View from the window seats opening up on all sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-08-eidqy-900.webp) *A view opening up on all sides.* This is the second floor — the restaurant spans two levels, so if you want a more private, spacious meal, you can eat upstairs. ![Second-floor seating with room for a spacious meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-09-cgt5n-900.webp) ## Self-serve side dish bar and the banchan served first There's a self-serve side dish zone here. The first plate comes free, and you can help yourself to more if you need it. There were already plenty of standard banchan, so we didn't add any. The standard side dishes: chive salad that pairs well with eel, refreshing cabbage salad to reset your palate, lotus root banchan, white kimchi, and pickled ginger, essential with eel. ![Standard side dishes: chive salad, cabbage salad, lotus root, white kimchi, pickled ginger](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-10-fs7yb-900.webp) Also came with eel sauce, pickled perilla leaves, and garlic good for grilling. The tangy side dishes help cut through the richness of the eel, good to mix in between bites. Dunking ginger in the eel sauce and topping each piece of eel with it is a great combo. ![Plate with eel sauce and pickled ginger](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-11-t0jyp-900.webp) ## Grilled at your table: how big is the freshwater eel? Once the eel hits the charcoal grill, the meal really kicks off. A great thing about Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store is that skilled, experienced ajummas grill the eel just right for you. Who grills for you matters a lot at a work dinner or family meal, and this place passes with flying colors. Also, the eel size genuinely surprised me! It barely fit on the large grill, totally different in thickness and size from what you'd see at a regular grocery store. Almost as long as my arm. I wondered if two people could really finish it all — but it was so good, it disappeared in no time. ![Large freshwater eel filling up the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-12-pumfv-900.webp) Since it's so big, they cut it in half before grilling. ![Salt-grilled eel cut in half before cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-13-w4fsp-900.webp) Plump freshwater eel turning a nice golden brown. ![Plump freshwater eel turning golden brown](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-14-fg60w-900.webp) They even trim the skin part neatly, piece by piece, so it's easy to eat. Can you see this thickness?!! You have to open your chopsticks wide just to grab a piece. ![Thick piece of eel meat picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-15-18mrq-900.webp) As the thick-cut eel cooks over the fire, a savory smell rises up — and that's when your appetite really kicks in. ![Salt-grilled eel cooking over the charcoal fire](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-16-vr4xt-1200.webp) ![Savory-smelling charcoal-grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-17-p0nhn-900.webp) ## Is grilled eel better value than beef in Seoul? My beloved eel... personally, the eel I had that day felt tastier than beef. With beef, going for good cuts gets pricey fast, and the bill climbs quickly when you're eating with a group. Eel, on the other hand, gives you a full, generous spread with real satisfaction. Especially for a family meal, having a proper eel-grilling meal for once instead of just meat after meat feels like a good choice. Last, they grilled some rice cake too. Golden-brown and dipped in eel sauce, it tastes like Japanese dango. ![Rice cake grilled alongside the eel on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-18-17rau-900.webp) Eel tastes best when the outside is browned but the inside stays moist — and the ajumma grilled it exactly right. ![Eel grilled golden brown outside and moist inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-19-gq0k0-900.webp) It was too big to eat in one bite, so she cut it all in half for us. Haha. ![Eel meat cut into bite-sized halves](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-20-y2gog-900.webp) ## How the salt-grilled eel tastes on the first bite Finally, the first bite! Wrapped in chive salad, one bite is packed full of plump eel. Crisp outside, tender inside, springy, and it just melts in your mouth. I want to eat this again. Next time I want to bring my parents along. Plump, perfectly cooked eel! Being salt-grilled means you can really taste the eel's own savoriness. With a strong sauce, you'd taste the sauce first — but with salt-grilling, the eel's distinctive mild yet rich fattiness stays intact. Add the charcoal smoke, and the savoriness builds with every piece. Eel is delicious on its own, but pairing it with the vegetables and garlic that come along, or adding a bit of chive salad or ginger, brings out more variety and keeps you reaching for more. ![A piece of salt-grilled eel with chive salad and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-21-byjl1-900.webp) ## The eel-and-loach soup (chueotang) included with the set After the eel, the eel-loach soup (chueotang) is a must. It comes standard with the set, no extra order needed — that's a real perk of this Bongcheon favorite, Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel. They say this chueotang is made by finely grinding eel and loach prepped fresh every morning, which is probably why the broth tastes richer and more savory than a typical chueotang. With finely ground eel and loach in it, the broth is thick and deep, and it pairs really well as a warm finish after grilled eel. ![Thick eel-loach soup served as part of the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-22-b1a5l-900.webp) Hot, savory, delicious eel-loach soup. It would be filling enough on its own, but we added a bowl of rice that day. Mixing rice into the broth completes it into a proper full meal. Even with your stomach already fairly full from the grilled eel, the rich, savory broth somehow makes you want to eat rice all over again — that's the strange charm of this dish. ![Rice mixed into the eel-loach soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-23-1jowu-900.webp) The kind of taste that just naturally restores your energy. ![Rice cake skewers grilled at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon-24-1hfe8-900.webp) Lastly, we had some nicely browned rice cake skewers. ## Why Bongcheon-ro's eel house works for family meals and work dinners The eel sauce has a slightly sweet soy base, kind of like Japanese dango, so it was nice to end on. Overall, Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store strikes me as a great grilled eel spot for family meals or dining with parents. What I liked most of all was the value for the price. Feeding a family beef, especially good cuts, gets pricey fast — but here you can eat top-grade eel generously without feeling the pinch. For two people, centering the meal around 1kg of salt-grilled eel like we did, plus the eel-loach soup and rice, gets you a stomach-bursting meal for about 30,000 won per person. Grilling plump eel over charcoal, then finishing with a rich eel-loach soup made from freshly ground eel and loach, mixed with rice — the meal's ending was just as satisfying as everything before it. Would definitely come back! Thanks for the meal today. ## Where it is - Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Direct Store (장수촌풍천장어직판장) - 382 Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 관악구 봉천로 382 풍천장수촌 - 37.483029, 126.9420815 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9E%A5%EC%88%98%EC%B4%8C%ED%92%8D%EC%B2%9C%EC%9E%A5%EC%96%B4%EC%A7%81%ED%8C%90%EC%9E%A5/@37.483029,126.9420815,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-tray/bongcheon-eel-salt-grill-jangsuchon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt